The Holi we celebrate today is quite different from the Holi of the past. Earlier, this festival brought immense joy and unity among people. There was a genuine feeling of love, and animosity was nowhere to be seen. Families and friends would come together to celebrate with colours and laughter. As times have changed, the…
Every year, as Holi approaches, a familiar chorus begins – complaints about how people should be allowed to stay away from the festival, how colours shouldn’t be thrown on the unwilling, and how faiths must be protected from a little playful splatter. Really? Are our beliefs so delicate that a pinch of gulal or a…
Complaint of stolen literature A debate has recently erupted over the selection of a song by a writer from Haryana as the state anthem, which has been accused of plagiarism. Other writers have expressed their concern over the matter and brought it to the attention of the state’s Chief Minister. This situation has triggered a…
Thiruvananthapuram: A national convention on the University Grants Commission (UGC) draft regulations, 2025, organized by the Kerala government, concluded with a strong call for federal fairness in higher education. Attended by ministers from three other non-BJP ruled southern states, the convention passed a 15-point resolution urging the withdrawal of regulations that diminish the role of…
Ottawa: Canada on Wednesday announced additional tariffs on Can$29.8 billion ($20.7 billion) of US goods, retaliating against sweeping American levies on steel and aluminum. “We will not stand idly by while our iconic steel and aluminum industries are being unfairly targeted,” Canadian Finance Minister Dominic Leblanc told reporters. He called US President Donald Trump’s 25…
New Delhi: Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday welcomed Elon Musk’s Starlink to India and said it will help railway projects in remote areas of the country. “Starlink, welcome to India! Will be useful for remote area railway projects,” Vaishnaw posted on social media platform X. Vaishnaw is also the minister for information and broadcasting, as…
Donald Trump is celebrating what he calls a major step toward peace in the Russia-Ukraine war. But does his strategy mark a true diplomatic breakthrough or just a high-stakes gamble? Trump’s decision to cut military aid and limit intelligence sharing with Ukraine pushed President Volodymyr Zelensky into a difficult position. With Western support waning, Zelensky…
Thus spoke Rama, son of Dasaratha, his heart tumultuous and his eyes scanning the empty, desolate ashram. He called out loudly, his voice filled with despair, shaking Lakshmana by the shoulder, “Where is Sita? Where has she gone from here? Who has taken her away? O Soumitri, who has harmed Sita? Is she alive, or…
Nand Bhavan Temple is located in Nandgaon, Uttar Pradesh, on top of Nandishwar Hill. It is about 50 km from Mathura and 8 km from Barsana. This temple is believed to be the house of Nanda Maharaj and Yashoda Maiya, where Lord Krishna spent his childhood before moving to Vrindavan. Surrounded by beautiful landscapes, Nandgaon…
Birmingham: Star Indian shuttler PV Sindhu suffered an inexplicable meltdown, bowing out of the All England Championships with a three-game loss to Korea’s Kim Ga Eun in the women’s singles opening round on Wednesday. The two-time Olympic medallist, returning after recovering from a hamstring injury, squandered an opening-game advantage to lose 21-19, 13-21, 13-21 to…
